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FEMALE PERSPECTIVE: Ronda Drake

An often underrepresented outlook in the RC industry is the Female Perspective. Ronda Drake recently took the time to sit down and answer some questions about what it is like being a professional female racer.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 12, 2018, 9:43 a.m. View Comments

FUTURE STARS OF RC: Spencer Heckert

Spencer Heckert is a midwest driver for HB racing. He has exploded this year with some solid results at Motorama, CRCRC, the ROAR 8th scale off-road nationals, and finally by winning Pro Buggy and Ebuggy at the Mugen Challenge. We caught up with him

Tyler Hooks Sept. 12, 2018, 5:21 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Proper LiPo disposal?

What happens when you are afraid of LiPo batteries, find a dozen of them that need disposal, but haven't a clue on how to dispose of them? Mike shares his experience and asks for viewer advice disposing LiPo batteries in this edition of "A Moment wit

Mike Garrison Sept. 11, 2018, 2:20 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Nick Wautlet

For this week's Talk-It-Up Tuesday we sit down and chat with the owner of "Wallie Builds", R/C whip master, Instagram celebrity, and member of the Team Associated R&D team - Nick Wautlet!

Mike Garrison Sept. 10, 2018, 9:55 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which type of track layout do you prefer?

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Which type of track layout do you prefer? Tight and technical - or - fast and flowing? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions!

Mike Garrison Sept. 7, 2018, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Kyosho returns to 1/10-scale off-road racing with the ZX-5

As Kyosho gets closer to releasing the all-new Lazer ZX-7 1/10-scale 4wd buggy, we’ve decided to take this opportunity to flashback to the release of the ZX-5, which marked Kyosho’s return to 1/10-scale off-road racing in 2005.

Mike Garrison Sept. 6, 2018, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: RCSS Cut Gears

The final installment in the ROAR nationals stock racing testimonial series featuring RC Speed Secrets Cut Gears for the Team Associated B6.1.

Tyler Hooks Sept. 5, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: David Olsen - Reminding Us What R/C is All About

Who is David Olsen you ask? David is a newly crowned Georgia State Champion, but there is more to the story that adds him and his father to the list of people Mike looks up to in the R/C community. Read this week's edition of "A Moment with Mike" as

Mike Garrison Sept. 4, 2018, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Come Drive With Us - 2017 Pro-Line Surf City Classic [VIDEO]

This weekend is host of the 11th Annual Pro-Line Surf City Classic at OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California. For this week's Flashback Friday we travel back to 2017 where 5150 Media Productions and Pro-Line Racing tell the tale of last year's

Mike Garrison Aug. 30, 2018, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: MIP T6.1/SC6.1 Bi-metal Puck Kit

In the midst of the recent ROAR 1/10 Electric Off-Road Nationals, Tyler Hooks purchased the MIP Bi-metal Puck Kit from Hobby Action Raceway for his stock stadium truck racing efforts. Today, he shares his overall experience and review for this week's

Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2018, 10:20 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Mixing R/C cars with motocross [VIDEO]

Mike loves R/C car racing and motocross, and for this week's edition of "A Moment with Mike" he compiles a few of his favorite videos showcasing the two mixing it up on the motocross track, the R/C track, and on the big stage at Monster Energy Superc

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2018, 2:06 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Bobby Moore

For this week's Talk It Up Tuesday interview we sit down with track builder Bobby Moore of RC TrackMasters to discuss his racing career, the life of a track builder, his greatest work, and more!

Mike Garrison Aug. 28, 2018, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

POLL: What is more important when choosing the right tires - tread pattern or tire compound?

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What is more important when choosing the right tires - tread pattern or tire compound? Take the poll and share your thoughts, comments, and opinions!

Mike Garrison Aug. 24, 2018, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: McDonald's Chicken Legend stunt jump with Lee Martin [VIDEO]

This week we flashback to Lee Martin's 2014 R/C stunt jump over two semi trucks as part of a McDonald's UK promotional ad for the Chicken Legend Sandwich.

Mike Garrison Aug. 23, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Avid Aura Bearings

Having just attended the Nationals to run stock, newly crowned 13.5 4wd Buggy National Champion, Tyler Hooks, reviews his latest stock racing purchases. First up for this week's Thursday Testimonials product review is the Avid RC Aura Bearings.

Tyler Hooks Aug. 23, 2018, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 7th Grade Time Machine

This edition of "A Moment with Mike" is short and sweet, as Mike discusses his frustration with online drama, complaining, and bashing of one another within the R/C community.

Mike Garrison Aug. 21, 2018, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Pieter Bervoets

We sit down with the mastermind behind VRC Pro, co-inventor of the original AMB Timing System, and one of the founders of Serpent R/C cars - the one and only Pieter Bervoets.

Mike Garrison Aug. 20, 2018, 1:03 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: How often do you watch R/C How-To videos?

How often do you watch R/C "How-To" videos? Take the poll and share your comments!

Mike Garrison Aug. 17, 2018, 12:14 p.m. View Comments

Hagberg and Evans crowned IFMAR 1/12 World Champions

XRAY doubles up at the IFMAR 1/12 On-Road World Championship as Alexander Hagberg (Modified) and EJ Evans (13.5) are victorious in South Africa.

Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2018, 8:51 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2002 IFMAR Electric On-Road World Championships from South Africa [VIDEO]

As the 2018 IFMAR Electric On-Road World Championships from Welkom, South Africa are winding down, we flashback to the last time these World Championships were held in South Africa sixteen years ago in 2002.

Mike Garrison Aug. 16, 2018, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: R/C racing is too hard

After meeting up with an old friend who stepped away from R/C car racing, Mike begins to wonder if R/C car racing has become too hard for the average racer to be involved and enjoy? Read this week's "A Moment with Mike" as he shares his thoughts and

Mike Garrison Aug. 15, 2018, 9:06 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: High Grip vs. Low Grip

Would you rather race on a high grip track with more tire prep and wear - OR - a lower grip track with little to no tire prep and wear?

Mike Garrison Aug. 13, 2018, 8:37 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY [VIDEO]: 1997 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals

Join the late industry icon, Gene Husting, as he takes us on a journey back in time to the 1997 ROAR Modified Electric Nationals featuring drivers such as Brian Kinwald, Greg Hodapp, Barry Baker, Mark Pavidis, Cliff Lett, and more.

Mike Garrison Aug. 9, 2018, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS [VIDEO]: PTRC Diff Clean solution

For this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review, Mike shares his opinions of the PTRC Racing Oils "Diff Clean" - a solution designed to make cleaning out nasty differentials quick and easy.

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2018, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Backyard track dreams [VIDEO]

Have you ever wanted to walk out your back door and there awaits the ultimate R/C track? Mike searches the internet for some of the coolest backyard R/C tracks on the web, and he shares just a FEW of the hundreds found in this edition of "A Moment wi

Mike Garrison Aug. 8, 2018, 8:52 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Tyler Hooks

This week we sit down with Tyler Hooks, who has just taken over the promotion and management duties of the RC Pro Series (one of America's original nationwide series). Tyler discusses the past, the present, and the future plans for the series and mor

Mike Garrison Aug. 6, 2018, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Does playing video games or simulators help with real-life R/C car racing abilities?

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Does playing video games or simulators help with real-life R/C car racing abilities? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions below!

Mike Garrison Aug. 3, 2018, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The TC3 - Team Associated's original touring car

Following yesterday's release of the TC7.2 touring car, we take this opportunity for "Flashback Friday" to reflect back on where it all began for Team Associated's touring car lineup - the TC3.

Mike Garrison Aug. 2, 2018, 10:30 a.m. View Comments

THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 ESC and 4600kV Brushless Motor Combo

For this week's Thursday Testimonials Product Review, Mike tests out the new Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 ESC and 4600kV Brushless Motor Combo in his Traxxas "Monster Slash" backyard basher truck.

Mike Garrison Aug. 1, 2018, 2:14 p.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Cole Tollard

This week we sit down with the 2018 King of Kings Nitro Buggy winner and contender at the upcoming ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals and IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road Worlds - Cole Tollard.

Mike Garrison July 31, 2018, 3:50 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: Addicted to R/C

After a month or more of non-stop R/C cars, Mike takes a day away from R/C, and discovers just how addicting this hobby can be.

Mike Garrison July 31, 2018, 11:43 a.m. View Comments

Watch Rene Woztevel backflip 5 times in 1 lap at European Championship [VIDEO]

Do you remember the driver who was doing backflips during his runs at the IFMAR World Championship in China last year? He's back at it, and has stepped up his game by showcasing 5 backflips in one single lap at this years European Championship! Watch

Mike Garrison July 30, 2018, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

RoXolid Productions - Intro to 1/5-scale Off-Road Racing [VIDEO]

While the RoXolid Productions channel primarily focuses on retro gaming, Gary Katzer recently took his gaming fans to the R/C track for an introduction to 1/5-scale off-road racing in Monticello, Illinois.

Mike Garrison July 30, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: Would you pay a higher entry fee if you didn't have to turn marshall?

Monday Morning Poll: Would you be willing to pay a higher entry fee to race, if that meant you didn't have to turn marshall? Take the poll and share your thoughts and opinions!

Mike Garrison July 27, 2018, 9:04 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Hot Bodies D2 2wd buggy that was never released

The D216 was HB Racing's (formerly known as Hot Bodies) first entry into the competition 2wd buggy class...or was it? This week we flashback to the 2008 announcement of the HPI Racing / Hot Bodies Cyclone D2 - the mysterious 2wd buggy that was never

Mike Garrison July 26, 2018, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

A MOMENT WITH MIKE: 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Nationals

Mike reflects back on his experience at the 2018 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Nationals in this edition of "A Moment with Mike".

Mike Garrison July 25, 2018, 9:09 a.m. View Comments

TALK IT UP TUESDAY: Beach RC's Brent Densford

Last week it was announced that Beach RC Hobbies will be the new USA distributor for JQ Racing products. We've caught up with Beach RC owner, Brent Densford, to discuss the new deal, the highs and lows of owning a hobby shop, upcoming events at Beach

Mike Garrison July 24, 2018, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

MONDAY MORNING POLL: What is the most important skill to have in order to win races?

Mike Garrison July 23, 2018, 9:17 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Winningest Drivers and Manufacturers in ROAR 1/8 Electric Nationals History

This week we Flashback this Friday to tally up the winningest drivers and manufacturers in ROAR 1/8 Electric and 4wd SCT National Championship history.

Mike Garrison July 20, 2018, 12:05 a.m. View Comments

New Axial Racing 1.9 Method MR307 Hole Wheels

Axial Racing releases their new officially licensed Method Hole Wheels for 1.9" crawlers.

Mike Garrison July 18, 2018, 10:53 a.m. View Comments

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